RELAXATION
A Bowen treatment is very relaxing.
It is mostly performed with the person lying on a treatment couch, although Tom Bowen (the originator of the work) provided beds in his clinic, order to encourage a sense of deeper relaxation.

HOLISTIC HEALING
The Bowen Technique embodies a truly holistic approach to healthcare.
It is concerned not just with treating specific conditions and symptoms, but also with encouraging a natural potential for health to express itself in every aspect of the patient's life.

TIME OUT
A unique feature of the Bowen Technique is the frequent pauses between each series od moves.
These are given to allow the body to respond and integrate what is being done.
During these pauses, the therapist will usually leave the room.
This lets the person relax without feeling that they have to keep up a conversation ot that they are being watched.

BOWEN EFFECTS
Bowen therapists sometimes talk about the different effects on posture, particularly 'ascending' and 'descending' influences. The key to effective treatment is to find where the original organising factor in someone's condition is located.
For example, a knee injury might be due to a weak toe joint or a pelvic imbalance that is putting undue strain on a knee as that person walks.
Similarly, headaches may be the result of an old fall on the tailbone.

Q: What is lymphatic drainage and can Bowen Therapy stimulate this?

A: The gentle movements in a Bowen session stimulate lymphatic flow and drainage. Bowen Therapy activates the body’s fluid circulation that helps remove toxins, fats and aids the re-absorption of inflammation and oedema through the lymphatic system. The immune system is also boosted by increased lymph flow and this addressessymptoms such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, acne, and eczema, chronic fatigue, Ross River fever, Glandular fever, fibromyalgia etc. Lymphatic drainage relieves pain by reducing fluid pressure or congestion onnerve endings and speeds up healing in the body.

Aftẃer a Bowen session the body is relaxed, balanced and generally has a feeling of wellbeing. It is better able to cope with stress. fatigue, emotional shock and the loss of physical activity caused by pain and injury, all of which can overload our lymphatic system.